Intelligence Collection Manager - junior with Security Clearance

Castalia Systems; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401k matching

Generous PTO

Paid holidays

Professional training opportunities

Pet insurance

Job summary

Castalia Systems is seeking an Intelligence Collection Manager (junior) to support MCIA Analysis, Geospatial Imagery, & Counterintelligence (MAGIC) for MCIA, S2, S3 and CI HUMINT. The role is located at Quantico, VA on-site.

The candidate will receive and analyze requirements, develop collection strategies, coordinate operations CONUS/OCONUS, and brief leadership on progress.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of intelligence analysis experience.
• Ability to apply DoD/IC classification guidelines.
• Ability to work semi-independently with oversight.
• Ability to synthesize information from multiple sources.

Responsibilities

• Receive and analyze intelligence requirements.
• Develop and activate collection strategies to address gaps.
• Coordinate on-site HUMINT/SIGINT/GEOINT/OSINT support.
• Brief leadership on the status of operations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Structured analytic techniques

DoD/IC classification guidelines

Written and verbal communication

Independent with oversight

Multisource synthesis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Type: Full-Time Workplace Type: Onsite Clearance: TS/SCI; potentially requires CI-Poly Must be a U.S. Citizen

Job Summary Castalia Systems is seeking an Intelligence Collection Manager - junior to support “MCIA Analysis, Geospatial Imagery, & Counterintelligence (MAGIC) Support Service” covering Intelligence Analysis and Scientific Analysis in support of Marine Corps Intelligence Activity (MCIA), Intelligence (S2), Operations (S3) and Counterintelligence & Human Intelligence (CI HUMINT) Directorates. This position will be at the customer’s primary location at Quantico, VA.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Receive and analyze intelligence requirements.
• Determine resource availability and capacity.
• Research, develop, draft, coordinate, monitor, and task collection requirements.
• Develop and activate Multi-INT collection strategies to provide most complete approach to intelligence gaps.
• Design various operational activities, propose recommendations, and identify pros and cons of various operational scenarios.
• Apply various technical collection systems, independently and collectively, to address intelligence collection requirements.
• Evaluate reporting.
• Identify unsatisfied and new intelligence requirements in collaboration with all source analysts.
• Update collection planning.
• Provide on-site support to all source intelligence analysis by submitting requirements for Human Intelligence (HUMINT), Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT), Measurement and Signals Intelligence (MASINT), and Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) collection.
• Plan and coordinate the full range of blended operations and support activities for one or more Continental United States (CONUS) and/or Outside CONUS (OCONUS) operations.
• Provide in-depth research on existing operations, and intelligence assessments based on all source information.
• Collaborate with legal, technical, analytic, counterintelligence, and other Government components to ensure the integrity of ongoing operations.
• Provide operational guidance for ongoing operations.
• Brief leadership on the status of the operations.

Knowledge and Skills

• Minimum 3 years of experience conducting analysis relevant to the specific labor category, with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of the concepts involved in the specific functions outlined in the specified labor category description.
• Knowledgeable of and demonstrates ability to apply IC and DoD classification guidelines and procedures.
• Demonstrates ability to work semi-independently with oversight and direction.
• Demonstrates ability to use logic when evaluating and synthesizing multiple sources of information. Demonstrates understanding of interpreting analysis to include, but not limited to, its meaning, importance, and implications. Demonstrates ability to defend analytic judgements with sound, logical conclusions and adapt analytic judgments when presented with new information, evolving conditions, or unexpected developments.
• Demonstrates ability to produce timely, logical, and concise analytic reports, documents, assessments, studies, and briefing materials in formats including Microsoft Office tools (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.), electronic / soft copy matrices and / or web-enabled formats.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate complex issues clearly in a concise and organized manner both verbally and non-verbally, with strong grammar skills. Demonstrates proficiency using Microsoft Office tools.
• Demonstrates ability to develop structured research including, but not limited to, obtaining, evaluating, organizing, and maintaining information within security and data protocols.
• Demonstrates ability to recognize nuances and resolve contradictions and inconsistencies in information.
• Demonstrates working knowledge using complex analytic methodologies, such as structured analytic techniques or alternative approaches, to examine biases, assumptions, and theories to eliminate uncertainty, strengthen analytic arguments, and mitigate surprise. Structured analytic techniques include, but not limited to, Analysis of Competing Hypotheses, Devil’s Advocacy, High-Impact / Low-Impact Analysis, Red Team Analysis and Alternative Futures Analysis.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in an area related to the labor category from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. An additional 4 years of experience in the specific labor category, for a total of 7 years of experience in the specific labor category, may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Typical office environment.

Travel

• As required.

Compensation

At Castalia Systems, we provide you with opportunities and choices and support your total well-being. Our benefits include: Medical, dental, vision coverage, 401k matching, generous PTO, paid holidays, professional training opportunities, and even pet insurance to ensure your furry friends are cared for too. All regularly scheduled employees working at least 30 hours per week are eligible to participate in Castalia Systems’ benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. Salary at Castalia Systems is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, position knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $75,000.00 to $80,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Castalia Systems’ total compensation package for employees.

Disclaimer

Castalia Systems is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and strives to comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, HIV-positive status, as well as any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws. All such discrimination is unlawful, and all persons involved in the operations of the company are prohibited from engaging in this type of conduct.